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Remarks by Judge Garland upon nomination to Supreme Court of the United States (2016)
“I'm also honored to have the greatest temperament that anybody has.”
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2016-11-03
Donald Trump Is Honored To Have The Greatest Temperament, Donald Trump Says
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